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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tubang Bakod (Filipino); Big purge nut; Physic nut; Barbados nut (English)
Local name: Kasla or tuba-tuba
Indication: rheumatism
Plant part used: bark
Method of Preparation: Heat the bark. Poultice on affected area.
Direction for use: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: Dayte; Poncrasia (Cebu; ; ; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Cebu

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